Impossible!

Absolutely impossible!

As soon as this thought surfaced in her mind, Zhao Lin quickly shook her head.

This idea is just too absurd, it doesn't conform to normal logic at all.

Zombies are just zombies, merely a group of monsters that died after being infected by a virus.

How could they possibly retain human consciousness?!

As a police officer, Zhao Lin was among the first batch of humans to have direct contact with zombies after the apocalypse.

Whether it's those humans who have already turned into zombies...

Or those who gradually mutate after being bitten by zombies, Zhao Lin has had contact with them.

Once these guys mutate, they lose their sanity and turn into mindless bloodthirsty monsters.

Be it their own relatives or friends, zombies seem to have no other thoughts apart from devouring flesh and blood.

Initially, the police station wanted to suppress this kind of crazy mutation state, back then, nobody knew it was a zombie crisis that would sweep the world.

But soon Zhao Lin and others found that this couldn't be compared to ordinary rabies, those who had mutated didn't have any thoughts at all.

No way to awaken even the slightest bit of human memory within their bodies through any method.

After attempting various methods, the police station then decided not to rescue those who had turned into zombies but instead chose humane destruction, meaning direct extermination.

Having contacted so many zombies, not a single one had human consciousness.

Zhao Lin couldn't believe that the Corpse King in front of her could retain human consciousness, the idea was utterly absurd.

If a zombie retained human consciousness...

Then is it considered dead or alive?

Though the idea is somewhat ridiculous, the scenes she's witnessing right now are too overwhelming for her.

If the Corpse King doesn't have human consciousness, why can it cultivate farmland?

And consciously strengthen the walls?

How could these be actions taken by a group of bloodthirsty zombies?

Zombies with a mind full of slaughter, how could they raise a human infant?

Even take care of her mental and physical health? Create a vast array of play facilities?

How could a zombie that bites humans and chases creatures on the streets do something so humane?!

Zhao Lin couldn't help but recall her time in the Sunshine District.

Learning from that mysterious Invisible that the Corpse King was different from other zombies.

This type of existence has a certain level of intelligence, able to manipulate zombie actions from behind the scenes.

But now it seems that's far more than just simple intelligence!

If it weren't a being with human consciousness, what she's seeing wouldn't have happened!

But if the Corpse King truly retains human consciousness...

These chaotic thoughts spun in her mind without stop, leaving Zhao Lin's thoughts in disarray.

...

"Here, this is my homework, could you check it for me?"

Having completed her homework, Ji Ruxue reluctantly handed the notebook to Zhao Lin.

She earned a graduate degree from a prestigious university in her past life, now even elementary school homework has to be checked by others...

Ji Ruxue's words interrupted Zhao Lin's thoughts, and she returned to her senses, taking the notebook and inspecting it.

Then she found Little Qiqi had answered every question correctly, which made her eyes light up.

She couldn't help but marvel at how intelligent Little Qiqi was.

Completing these assignments through self-study without guidance.

If Little Qiqi were living in the normal human world, Zhao Lin couldn't imagine how outstanding her future could be.

"Little Qiqi, you're amazing! You got all the questions right!"

Zhao Lin smiled and praised Ji Ruxue, "You're the smartest child I've ever met!"

Looking at Little Qiqi in front of her, Zhao Lin hesitated to speak.

These thoughts in her mind kept spinning without stopping.

Zhao Lin wanted to get some clues from Little Qiqi to confirm her hypothesis.

But looking into Little Qiqi's clear eyes, Zhao Lin sighed helplessly and could only abandon the idea.

If the Corpse King indeed possesses human intelligence, that alone is a groundbreaking secret.

And Zhao Lin knows fully well that even if she asked such questions...

With Little Qiqi's cleverness, she'd surely notice something odd and wouldn't reveal anything.

Though the little one is very young, she discerns what should be said and what should not clearly.

Back in Sunshine District, Zhao Lin experienced this firsthand.

Every time she asked crucial questions, Little Qiqi always avoided answering.

The little one is not as simple as she seems on the surface.

Moreover, Zhao Lin knows that although the Corpse King hasn't done anything yet...

She can guarantee that the Corpse King is definitely watching her.

Once she decides to probe deeper or do something out of line, it'll definitely alert the Corpse King.

Having interacted with the Corpse King several times, Zhao Lin considers herself somewhat familiar with its personality.

This guy is not just typically cautious.

If the Corpse King has any secrets, it would definitely not allow her to take such secrets away.

Once Zhao Lin inadvertently lets something slip, the Corpse King definitely won't let her go.

Even though she can reincarnate, Zhao Lin realizes.

Her ability has limits, and there's no guarantee she'll wake up next time she dies.

She frowned tightly, feeling troubled by the multitude of thoughts in her mind.

If the Corpse King truly retains human consciousness and can think and act like a normal human...

Then should we consider it human or zombie?

Or perhaps, what defines the boundary between zombies and humans?

Every zombie originates from a transformed human, and zombies are a group of mindless and bloodthirsty monsters.

But if a zombie possesses human-like consciousness, how should these two races be categorized?

People infected with rabies also go mad and attack nearby humans, yet they are still regarded as humans by society.

But what about zombies?

Most crucial is if this Corpse King truly has human consciousness, is he treating himself like a human, or as one of the bloodthirsty zombies?

If it's the former, the Corpse King could unify all zombies with its abilities and human consciousness, perhaps ending this dystopian apocalypse alone.

But if it's the latter, then this human-conscious Corpse King will be a nightmare for everyone!

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